WOBBLY CLUB 2012
B.Y.O.B. (build your own boat) RACE with a difference. Rescue a mermaid and help Antigua & Barbuda Search And Rescue (ABSAR). Friday, February 17, 2012 at the Catamaran Marina, Falmouth, Antigua. Skipper's Briefing & Bar Opens at 1pm. Build time: 1:15-4:00pm followed by the Concourse De Elegance. Race starts at 4:30pm from the beach. Apres Wobble: BBQ & Bar
Entry Forms from the Marina Office - $100/team. All entry money going to ABSAR. Ply provided, everything else is up to you (no engines). Cheating encouraged! Each team must have their own Merperson to rescue. Many prizes up for grabs, from the best dressed team to most beautiful mermaid/man and more! Sponsors: Catamaran Marina, AYSS and Newport Shipyard.
Contact: Jonathan or Julie at info@absar.org or call 562-1234 for more information on sponsorship opportunities and details on how to donate to ABSAR.
The
St. Barth’s Bucket is an invitational regatta
set in the Corinthian spirit. The regatta is open
to yachts over 100’ (31 M) L.O.A., unless invited
under the Grandfather Clause (bribes accepted by the
R.C.!). Yachts participating will do so at their own
risk. This is a fun regatta and safety is the primary
concern of the Race Committee. Therefore, we extend
an invitation to the owners, captains, crews and guests
who participate to make this a fun and safe event.
SAVE THE DATE – 2012 CHARLESTON RACE WEEK DATES SET
Organizers didn’t waste any time setting the dates for 2012 Charleston Race Week, and the ideal tidal conditions – those that give a push to the offshore sailors as they head out and return from racing – will occur between April 19th and 22nd, 2012. As popular as Charleston Race Week has become, organizers encourage all teams to register early to avoid entry caps or late fees, and to keep an eye on the event website, Twitter feed, or Facebook page for more information.
Manuka Sports Event Management is pleased to announce the second running of The Atlantic Cup will kick off May 12, 2012 from Charleston, South Carolina. The Atlantic Cup is a dedicated professional Class 40 race held annually in the U.S. with a focus on running an environmentally responsible event. Additionally, Manuka Sports is happy to announce 11th Hour Racing will return as the presenting sponsor for the next three years.
After the first running of what Manuka Sports called a ‘proof of concept’ race in May 2011, positive feedback from competitors, sponsors and partners has allowed organizers to expand the Atlantic Cup for 2012. Charleston, one of the most historic sailing communities in the United States will be the starting point for the 2012 edition of the Atlantic Cup. The 2012 race will showcase the top Class 40 sailors in the U.S. as they race a 648 nautical mile off-shore leg double-handed from Charleston around the infamous, Cape Hatteras then north to New York City. Once in New York there will be a brief stopover before competitors start the coastal leg of the race. The coastal leg will take competitors along the same course as the 2011 race: 260 nautical miles, south out of New York to a turning mark off the New Jersey coast before heading north to Newport. Newport Shipyard will act as the race headquarters while the boats are in Newport. Winning the distance legs alone won’t be enough to be crowned Atlantic Cup Champion. Once in Newport, competitors will race a two-day, inshore series with a crew of six. The combined overall winner of both stages will be the Atlantic Cup Champion. The prize purse will be at least $30,000, making it again one of the largest purses for sailing in the United States. For more information, visit www.AtlanticCup.org
The Newport Bermuda Race is a 635-mile ocean race, most of it out of sight of land, usually lasting three to six days. It crosses a stretch of the Atlantic Ocean known for challenging weather, especially in the Gulf Stream, where there are strong currents. Every two years in mid-June, over 180 boats start from the historic seaport of Newport, Rhode Island. The fleet has five divisions to allow seaworthy boats of many sizes and types to be raced fairly and aggressively for an array of trophies awarded in Bermuda at an elegant ceremony at Government House, the residence of the governor of this tropical island.
Newport, RI will be the final stop of the 2011-2012 AC World Series, which promises to be a dramatic finish to the first season of the new AC45 professional circuit. Designed to expose millions more people to the sport of high-performance racing, the new professional circuit was created to bring the America’s Cup experience to top international venues.
(Read full announcement here.)
In addition to being the first American host of the high-tech AC45 wing-sailed catamarans in 2012, Newport also has the honor of seeing the first AC World Series circuit champion crowned. The highlight of each AC World Series stop is the spectacular, winner-takes-all, fleet race on final Sunday, where teams put points on the board to take the overall title, so the final race on Sunday, July 1 in Newport could be the ultimate decision maker for the AC World Series champion. www.AmericasCup.com
In July of 2012, the pageantry of the tall ships will sail into Newport Harbor once again for the Ocean State Tall Ships® Festival. As an official host port for the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® series on the Atlantic Coast, the event promises to bring hundreds of thousands of spectators and visitors to Newport, Rhode Island.
The scenic and historic waterfront of Newport is the idyllic setting to observe the splendor of the tall ships, and families delight in the majesty of the Parade of Sail through Newport Harbor. This event will also feature exhibits, food, music and family entertainment. Children especially enjoy boarding these remarkable vessels, and the opportunity to meet international crew members provides all visitors with insight into the many unique cultures that have helped to shape the past and future of sailing. For more information, visit: www.oceanstatetallships.com/
The
Newport Bucket is an invitational regatta set in the
Corinthian spirit. The regatta is open to yachts over
90’ (27M) L.O.A., unless invited under the Grandfather
Clause (bribes accepted by the R.C.!). The venue will
be based at Newport Shipyard.
This is a fun regatta and safety is the primary concern
of the Race Committee. Therefore, we extend an invitation
to the owners, captains, crews and guests who participate
to make this a fun and safe event.
The 2012 Melges 32 World Championship will be held September 22-29, 2012 in Newport, RI. The Pre-Worlds are slated to take place from September 22-23 (non-sanctioned) and the World Championship will take place September 25-29. The 2012 Melges 32 Worlds will be hosted by the New York Yacht Club.
Clipper Ventures PLC, organisers of the VELUX 5 OCEANS yacht race, are pleased to confirm the route for the 2010-11 race, the eighth edition of the classic solo yacht race since it was first established in 1982.
Following the announcement in October that the city of La Rochelle (France) will host the start and finish, the Race Management is pleased to confirm that there will be five Ocean Sprints:
1. Cape Town Ocean Sprint: 7,500 nautical miles from La Rochelle (France) to Cape Town (South Africa), starting October 17, 2010
2. Wellington Ocean Sprint: 7,000 nautical miles from Cape Town (South Africa) to Wellington (New Zealand)
3. Salvador Ocean Sprint: 7,400 nautical miles from Wellington (New Zealand) to Salvador (Brazil)
4. Charleston Ocean Sprint: 4,000 nautical miles from Salvador (Brazil) to Charleston (USA)
5. La Rochelle Ocean Sprint: 3,600 nautical miles from Charleston (USA) to La Rochelle (France)
The 2011 Sail For Hope is slated to be held on September 11, 2011. So many have played a big part in the original Sail For Pride in 2001, where we had over 180 boats of all shapes and sizes participate with ensigns proudly flying. Sail For Pride raised $110,000 for the Widows and Children’s Charities that were created to support the families of those lost in the attack on our country on September 11, 2001. After that first unbelievable year, we retired the name Sail For Pride and for the most part started concentrating on RI based Charities. Sail For Hope has since raised over $300,000 for RI and humanitarian based charities from 2002-2009.
Those helped by Sail for Hope include: he American Red Cross Fund for Hurricane Katrina Relief
The RI Community Food Bank
The Seamen's Church Institute
The RI Firefighter Widow and Children’s Fund
The Newport Harbor Master’s Emergency Equipment Fund
Public High School Sailing Teams
The United Way
American Red Cross RI
Family Services Fund
The Jamie Boeckel Fund for Safety at Sea
US Olympic and Paralympic Trials for Sailing
The NY Firefighters Widows and Children's Fund among others…..
The Largest Brokerage
Show in the Northeast! Held in conjunction with the Newport International Boat Show, the Brokerage Boat Show is held at Newport Shipyard.
Admission to the Brokerage Boat Show is free and there is a Water Shuttle to the International Boat Show* at Newport Yachting Center. Reserved parking is available and more than 30 brokerage firms will be onsite with over 100 sail & power yachts.
* - International Boat Show admission is additional.
The Course will beging and end at Newport Shipyard, at 1 Washington St., Newport RI 02840. The 6 mile Elite Division course will paddle from Newport Shipyard and north under the Goat Island causeway, and go around a buoy just south of the Newport Bridge, and then circle Goat Island, and then repeat, to finally fishing at Newport Shipyard. The 3 mile Recreational Division will head north from Newport Shipyard, under the Goat Island Causeway, and round a buoy just south of the Newport Bridge, and then circle Goat Island, finishing at Newport Shipyard. There is provision by the race director to change the course due to weather on the day of the race. All racers must have a USCG Approved PFD with them to race. You do not have to wear it, but must have it on your board or body to comply with state and federal law
Additional Info
Paddlers will be competing for a $1,000 cash purse in the Elite Division and over $3,000 in prizes in the Recreational Division. Food and drink vendors will be setup at Newport Shipyard throughout the day as well as SUP City with sponsors offering demos and tech talk. In addition art exhibits and live music can be enjoyed at Newport Shipyard. For more information, log on to: www.newportsupcup.com
